Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Obstetrics Clinic Division, HCFMUSP Clinics Hospital, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Publications

• Research Article   
  Evaluation of Patient Preferences for Treatments to Prevent Preterm Births in Singleton and Twin Pregnancies with a Short Cervix
  Author(s): Sabrina de Andrade Fernandes Collier Perrusi, Maria de Lourdes Brizot, Sckarlet Ernandes Biancolin Garavazzo, Camila Luiza Meira Pucci, Ursula Trovato Gomez, Stela Verzinhasse Peres, Juliana Valente Codato Marinelli, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira Francisco and Mario Henrique Burlacchini de Carvalho*
  
  Background: Prematurity is the primary cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite some treatment methods, the preferences and concerns of women regarding the prevention of premature births have not yet been elucidated. Thus, this study analyzed singleton and twin pregnancies with an increased risk of prematurity to evaluate patient preferences for treatment and the factors that may influence such preferences. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires in Portuguese were administered to pregnant women to collect data about their knowledge and concerns regarding prematurity and treatment methods (pessary, progesterone ovules and combination of a pessary and progesterone) as well as their preferred methods. Questionnaires were also used to assess the anxiety and quality of life of the participants. The chi-square, Fisher&.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-7214.23.S17.001

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